Fabric Furniture

Don't panic when a stain strikes - give your furniture the magic touch.

When it comes to stubborn stains, fast action makes all the difference - try the following steps to sort out those trouble-spots. To aid you in your efforts, you might like to buy a Carpet & Furniture Care Kit. Since regular cleaning solutions can cause damage to some types of furniture materials, this is a good investment.

If you can't get the stains out despite your best efforts, booking a professional service is easy.

Limit the damage

When you've spilt something you need to act fast - the longer you take, the harder it will be to remove the stain later:

Liquid spills: always use white absorbent cloths or paper towels to blot up the liquid - rubbing will damage the fabric.
Solid spills: like food, gently remove what you can use a spoon or other blunt object. Then treat as a liquid spill.
Dry spills(like ash or make up):liquid will only make it worse. First vacuum then beat the area with a flat object. Use a spot cleaner for any remaining stain - see Furniture Care Kits.

Clean it Quick

Follow these steps so the stain won't set:

Test it: use your cleaning product on a hidden area to see if it causes loss of colour, dark rings or shrinkage.
Check it: consult the furniture's cleaning code for guidance, it's usually found under the seat cushions.
Don't scrub or rub: use a clean white cloth to apply cleaning fluid in a blotting motion, working from the outside in.
Dry it: as soon as you've cleaned the spot, brush gently with a clean dry cloth to blend the edges and dry with a fan to prevent rings forming.
Swab it: with small stains, use a cotton swab to apply the cleaner and to remove stains.

If a stain won't budge, repeat these steps until it does.

Get Set for Next Time

Acting quickly is critical for preventing a permanent stain so make sure you have everything you need when accidents happen.